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Yardman Location: LalehamPermanent full time position We're looking for a proactive and reliable Yardman to play a key role in keeping our operations running smoothly. This is a hands-on role where no two days are the same-perfect for someone who enjoys working outdoors, takes pride in organisation, and has a passion for plants and safety. phs Greenleaf has been transforming spaces with planting and landscaping services for over 25 years. From vibrant indoor and outdoor displays to living walls, grounds maintenance and festive installations, we help businesses bring environments to life. Your role as a Yardman at phs Greenleaf will involve: Maintaining a safe, clean and organised yard environment, ensuring full compliance with Health & Safety standards and promoting a positive safety culture. Managing green and general waste, including correct use and timely emptying of skips. Supporting planting activities, including preparing troughs and hanging baskets, and handling returned or spent materials. Monitoring and controlling greenhouse areas, ensuring they are well-maintained and safety compliant. Taking ownership of stock control, including goods in/out, storage, rotation and maintaining appropriate stock levels. Carrying out watering and general care of all interior and exterior plants. Loading and unloading vehicles and trailers and preparing equipment and materials for daily operations (including seasonal peaks such as Christmas). Operating yard equipment such as a telehandler, completing all required pre-use checks and documentation. Supervising third-party contractors on site where required. Supporting preventative maintenance programmes and routine inspections to ensure equipment and facilities remain compliant. Reporting Health & Safety concerns, near misses and supporting weekly compliance activities (e.g. Yellow Rules) with the Operations Manager. Acting as a Fire Marshal and First Aider, and consistently upholding safe working practices. The ideal candidate will have: A good knowledge of horticulture and plant care Strong communication skills and the ability to work well with others A flexible, proactive "can-do" attitude Good physical fitness for a hands-on, active role A Telehandler Licence (desirable but not essential) Full UK Manual Driving Licence (held 12+ months) Maximum 6 points (no DR/DD/CD/TT/IN/AC endorsements in last 5 years) In return for your commitment and expertise as a Yardman at phs Greenleaf: 40-hour working week Monday to Friday, with no scheduled weekend working Salary of £27,493 13 paydays per year (Every 4 weeks) 31 days inclusive of bank/public holidays. We do not work on Christmas Day Regular overtime opportunities Ongoing career development opportunities Other benefits include excellent discounts with phs Perks at major retailers and supermarkets; life assurance, pension, a 24-hour wellbeing helpline and more If you are passionate about plants, we want to hear from you - Apply Now. About us Part of the phs Group, phs Greenleaf supplies over 8,000 customers in a range of sectors with high quality horticultural services, including hospitality and leisure venues, retail spaces, public buildings, commercial premises and even Buckingham Palace. phs Greenleaf holds a Royal Warrant - the mark of recognition for those who have supplied goods and services to the royal household for at least five years. Since 2010, phs Greenleaf has held a Royal Warrant for the installation and maintenance of plant displays in Buckingham Palace.As well as supplying and installing everything from potted plants to live trees, phs Greenleaf's experienced and knowledgeable team will also conduct regular maintenance visits on site to tend to the plants installed. phs Greenleaf also supplies more than 2,500 decorated Christmas trees each year to organisations across the country. Its specialist Christmas production team spend most of the year decorating artificial trees in preparation for the festive season, while Greenleaf's real trees are harvested at a sustainable farm in the Midlands. Each tree is available in a wide range of sizes - from a standard 7ft tree to as high as 30ft tall alongside the 3ft tabletop tree, decorative wreaths, garlands and floral arrangements. At phs , we pride ourselves on our diverse workforce, and ensuring we have an inclusive environment for all our staff. We remain committed to ensuring our teams can bring their true selves to work without risk or fear of discrimination

Plant Maintenance Technician/ RHS Level2 Installation Trainee required to maintain living walls and interior planting displays in prestigious London workspaces. Sayjo Recruitment are recruiting for this permanent full-time role on behalf of its client. The role involves extensive travel across London by Underground and use of a company vehicle. Maidenhead is an ideal base location to access the Elizabeth line route into the core client locations. You will spend 3 days travelling by company van and 2 days travelling by public transport, so you need a UK driving licence. Reporting to the Maintenance Team Leader, you will manage client requirements across the City of London. As a key client-facing representative, you will maintain planting schemes and living walls to a high standard and help ensure client satisfaction. Key Responsibilities Carry out routine plant maintenance to a high standard, including watering, pruning, feeding, cleaning, and pest control. Monitor plant health and spot early signs of pests, disease, or environmental stress. Replace plants that fail to meet visual standards, keeping accurate records in line with company guidelines. Communicate professionally with clients and report issues or recommendations. Transport plants, tools, and materials safely between client sites from Stevenage, Reading, Basingstoke, central London and along the M25 in the company vehicle. Half the travel will be via public transport. Follow health and safety procedures at all times, especially in commercial environments. Report on-site issues to internal teams to help improve service, planning, and stock management. Skills & Qualifications Required: Horticulture qualification RHS or simular. UK driving licence. Experience in plant care, horticulture, or interior landscaping, either at college or in a work setting. Good knowledge of common indoor plant species and their care needs. Able to work independently, manage time well, and follow a route schedule. This role involves regular lifting, carrying, travel, long periods of standing, and occasional work at height. Strong communication and customer service skills. Preferred: Previous experience in a similar plant maintenance or interior landscaping role or work placement at college. What our client offers: Company vehicle or travel allowance, ongoing training, career progression, a positive working culture, company events, and profit-share awards. To apply, send your full CV to Louise at Sayjo Recruitment Ltd. We aim to respond within 48 working hours and may close the advert early.

A Quantity Surveyor is required for a specialist interior design supplier in Leeds. This QS role would really benefit from someone who has a passion for design and horticulture. This role will oversee the financial and contractual management of interior landscaping projects from pre tender , estimation to completion of project. Sayjo Recruitment Ltd are acting on behalf of our client that is continually growing through the development of their employees. This is a new role that requires outstanding project skills and communication skills to support the detailed project management and costs of all customer sites throughout the UK from their offices in Leeds. There may be occasional travel required. They work with a wide range of outstanding clients, that are direct customers, developers, architects, along with specialist authorities providing unique displays for their working premises. As the market leader, they need a QS who puts quality and customer service at the forefront of decisions, always ensuring a professional and honest service. You will project manager from pretender, accurate valuation of works, suppliers, cost performance to compliance and completion reports. Working alongside the commercial and installations teams with a strong emphasis on pre contract and tender stage support in the outset. As QS you will be a key member of the team in ensuring great control and outcomes of a wide range of projects. Key Responsibilities: Project Management of interior installations ensuring all documentation and costings are adhering to budget and compliance. Support the purchasing function to ensure timely procurement of products, material and services. Sourcing and vetting suppliers with great sustainability and ethical sources. Prepare and issue tender stage contracts, advising on value engineering options. Reviewing product costs and project drawings to create bills of quantity (BoQ). Manage a comprehensive variation trackers. Analyse and report on cost variations and requirements. Manage and assess post contract outcomes. Review and process internal costs from working hours and transportation. Ensure variations are captured early and communicated internally. Supporting the scheduling department with applications, challenging scenarios and improvements. We are looking for: Previous experience in an QS role is required. Strong understanding of cost control principles and practices. Excellent organisational skills with attention to detail. Effective communication skills, both written and verbal. Understanding of interior landscaping materials and products. Ability to work collaboratively within a team environment. Ideally a passion for interior design, plants, horticulture or a qualification from RHS. Ideally knowledge of FIDIC or similar forms of contract. Our client: Offering working hours of 7am till 4pm Monday to Friday, with occasional travel within the UK This is an office and field-based role, but a hybrid solution could be offered to suit Clear career path and training and this company is driving forward with growth offering their employees great opportunities Quarterly team events Profit share scheme Incentives Open kitchen with snacks, drinks, and a great chill out area. Free parking onsite To apply for this role, please send your CV to Louise at Sayjo Recruitment today, we may close advert earlier than shown. We aim to reply to all applications within 48 working hours.